Hauserhof Weg - Heinrich Schwaiger Haus - Großes Wiesbachhorn Hiking tours

Difficult
2 h 0 min
2776 m
4.1 km
1002 m
264 m
Level of fitness
Technique

Tour description

Steep path from the lake reservoir Mooserboden to the hut "Heinrich Schwaiger Haus". Unique view and starting point for the Große Wiesbachhorn.

From Mooserboden (2.040 m) cross over the two dams and continue up to the left. Follow  the  path  ascending  steeply  in wind  ings up to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus to 2.802 m height.  From here it is possible to continue further up  to  the Grosse Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m).

Details & elevation profile

Starting point
Mooserboden Stausee

Finishing point
Heinrich Schwaiger Haus

Route type
Hiking tours

Elevation profile


Route description:
To begin  this walk,  take  the bus up  to  the Mooserboden. From here cross over the two dams and continue up to the left by the Möllzirkus  building.  Now  follow  the  path no 718 (yellow sign)  ascending  steeply  in wind  ings up to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus (ascent approx. 2 h, descent approx. 1.5 h). From here it is possible to continue further up  to  the Grosse Wiesbachhorn. The summit  is  reached by pro-

ceeding over the Hüttenkamin chimney and up over the Bratschen to  the  Lower  Fochezkopf  and  further  over  the  Fochezkees ascend  ing up to the Upper Fochezkopf. Now follow the route over the Kaindlgrat ridge to the Wielingerscharte and over the summit

ridge to the Grossen Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m).

This is a high alpine glacier tour and requires the appropriate equipment as well as alpine  knowledge and  experience.  This  tour  should  therefore

only  be  undertaken  in  the  company  of  a mountain guide. The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide.

Tips

book the montaineer bus in the weekend.

Recommended equipment

This is a high alpine glacier tour and requires the appropriate equipment as well as alpine  knowledge  and  experience.  This  tour  should  therefore only  be  undertaken  in  the  company  of  a mountain  guide.

The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide!

Sturdy shoes, rain jacket and ev. also gloves (for the fixed ropes) recommended.

For the Wiesbachhorn you will also need crampons and pickaxes.

Best time of year

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How to get there

Arrival to the region Zell am See-Kaprun
Coordinates

47.16696, 12.71442

Public transport
Bus 660 zur Talstation Kesselfall, weiter mit den Shuttlebussen und dem offenen Schrägaufzug zu den Stauseen
Parking
free parking garage at Kesselfallstraße 98 in 5710 Kaprun

Further information & links

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